We check out today, and set to wandering whichever way our minds and feet direct us. Hearst Castle is one likely destination, 'though Katrina has seen most all there is to see there already. I've never laid eyes on the place; if we do go, it'll be my job to "reinterpret" the sights in a new and fresh way.

I'm sitting on the balcony at the moment, and it's even more pleasant than before. The wind's dropped to a whisper, and every finch and songbird is letting the world know about their fine discoveries. Unfortunantly, my mind keeps being pulled back to the bill for the hotel. It's fine that it's expensive, but their math for calculating the "2 nights for 1" discount seems entirely too screwy. It's something I'll have to talk to them about to clear my concern, but it's not a conversation I particularly look forward to. On the other hand, I'm looking forward to it being over, so that it need no longer keep knocking at the door to my mind.

Katrina's done with her shower now, and we need check out within the next 10 minutes. Go time.